Archived: Vantage Point

Blacksmith Way, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B70 7SX (0121) 553 6110

Provided and run by:
Black Country Housing Group Limited

All Inspections

22 January 2013

During a routine inspection

Our inspection was unannounced, which meant that no one knew that we would be visiting. There were 46 people living there on the day of our inspection. The manager said that care was provided to 17 people living there. We spoke with four of the people living there who received care, two of their relatives, two members of staff and the manager. We looked at the records for three people living there who received care.

We saw that people were encouraged to do things for themselves so promoting their independence skills and self esteem. We saw that staff knocked on people's doors and respected their privacy.

We saw that people were supported by staff to meet their needs and ensure their safety and well being. One person said, 'Staff are very good to me here, this is the best place I've been to.' Another person told us, 'I absolutely love it here, it couldn't be better.'

Systems were in place to ensure that people were safeguarded from harm. People told us that staff supported them well and helped them. Staff knew what to do if they witnessed or suspected abuse to ensure that people were safe.

Staff received the training they needed to know how to support the people living there. Staff told us they were well supported in their role.

People were asked for their views about the home and these were listened to. Audits were completed and action taken where needed to make improvements.